The PAPUC has provided additional information on their website for consumers considering a fixed rate or a variable rate from a competitive energy supplier. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Contact: Robin Riley HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced several PAPowerSwitch.com updates to address this winter’s variable rate issues in the retail electricity market, including…
View this News Release (external link)How to Understand an Industry That’s Difficult to Interpret
From “BTUs” to “distribution charges” understanding the terms on your energy bill is important to becoming a smarter energy consumer, but can be challenging. The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (ACCES – intentionally pronounced like “access”) has launched a detailed glossary on its consumer education website CompetitiveEnergy.org that defines over 100 terms to help…
New York State Senator offers strategy to confront high electricity bills
New York state Senator George Maziarz issued an op-ed, informing constituents about the opportunity to shop for energy. Shopping for energy empowers consumers to make smart decisions about their energy purchases…. Posted by George D. Maziarz on Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 While this bitter winter is hopefully behind us, there is no doubt that one of its most…
View this News Release (external link)Ohio to hold energy choice workshop April 17
PUCO to hold energy choice workshop MILLERSBURG — A representative from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will be in the village April 17 to provide information about energy choices. The event will take place 4-6:30 p.m. at the Holmes County District Public Library, 3102 Glen Drive. Zachary Frymier, from the PUCO’s Office of Retail…
View this News Release (external link)In Ohio, Energy workshop kicks off ‘Money Smart Week’
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio plans to host “Money Smart Week.” Check it out…. The MarionStar Written by nick Betchel MARION, OH — The Marion Public Library is kicking off its financially-themed week with state representation. Craig Simpson, patron services associate with Marion Public Library, said the event will help start a week of programs headlined by…
View this News Release (external link)Opinion: Reputable competitive energy suppliers seek long-term trust with customers
The New Jersey Chapter of AARP recently submitted the opinion piece “New law puts energy suppliers’ cold calls on ice” (March 10) applauding Gov. Chris Christie and legislative sponsors for a new consumer protection law. The letter also references alleged questionable door-to-door and telemarketing practices by competitive energy suppliers. We share the AARP’s view that…
View this News Release (external link)Ohio to host Energy Choice Public Meeting
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio plans to host an educational meeting on April 16. Buckeye Country 105.5 On April 16th, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) will educate Fayette County residents about energy choice and aggregation. The presentation will take place from 2:30pm-4pm at the Carnegie Public Library. Erin MacLellan, from the…
View this News Release (external link)Ohio to talk about energy choices set for April 7
The Public Utilities Commission from Ohio will be hosting an educational meeting on energy choice April 7. Lancaster Eagle Gazette The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will provide a presentation on April 7 about energy choices. The presentation will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall,…
View this News Release (external link)National Poll Finds American Homeowners Overwhelmingly Want Energy Choice
National poll reveals that 73 percent of Americans are open to receiving clean energy from a provider other than their utility. SolarCity Written by Molly Canales San Mateo, Calif. – Mar. 10, 2014 – Clean Edge, Inc. and SolarCity (Nasdaq: SCTY) today announced the results of an inaugural national poll of U.S. homeowners regarding clean-energy products and services. The poll…
View this News Release (external link)New report: Illinois electric deregulation saved $37 billion
A report completed by four private stakeholders found that electric deregulation has resulted in major savings for consumers in Illinois. The Southern Illinoisan Written by John O’Connor SPRINGFIELD — Electric deregulation has saved Illinois customers as much as $37 billion over the past 16 years, a report released Monday said. Commissioned by four business…
View this News Release (external link)